Embedded Intelligence Analyst

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs by providing high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services.

The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high-profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail​

About the Role  

We are looking for an experienced intelligence analyst to join an embedded intelligence and security operations team for a professional services client based in Johannesburg, South Africa. As the regional analyst, you will deliver a suite of intelligence products used to inform the client's business decision makers.  

In addition, you will engage directly with internal and external stakeholders to interpret their requirements, provide support and consulting, and leverage Sibylline's own suite of intelligence analytical reporting. You will work within a team of embedded regional analysts and embedded Global Security Operations Centre analysts who provide a 24/7 global monitoring service to the client. 

You will be focusing on geopolitical and security issues in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a focus on the larger markets of Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. You will also be asked to apply an analytical skillset to other regions across the globe, and to cover for other regional analysts in the team. 

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm and requiring to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the client's Johannesburg office, with the potential to be more depending on client requirements.  

Responsibilities   

• Monitor open-source intelligence to assess geopolitical events around the world that could impact the client's global workforce and business operations
• Design and deliver, and refine a range of intelligence products delivering proactive and in-depth analysis, and actionable insight to internal stakeholders, including periodic reports and bespoke products 
• Brief executives as needed on key developments, trends and content. 
• Refine intelligence requirements by networking and supporting the growth of the intelligence function within the client company 
• Display innovation, implementing the latest techniques, tools and best practices to support a global intelligence function 
• Be an effective member of a small team, focused on the delivery of lean, high-impact services 
• Engage with local security, operations and other client teams to collect on-the-ground truth and analyse and disseminate pertinent information to relevant stakeholders 
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Any other reasonable tasks requested by Client or any other Client Entity 

Requirements  

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and interest in current affairs, international relations, particularly in SSA. 
• Bachelor's degree in a related field International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, Business Management, or related field 
• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in corporate strategic intelligence 
• The candidate must be able to design and refine tailored intelligence reports with strategic insight on various geopolitical topics and travel security, with a sharp enthusiasm for corporate security and problem-solving 
• Deep interest and expertise in geopolitical issues, including knowledge of global politics, physical security, criminal, governance and information security issues   
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and collect intelligence information and track threats and geopolitical developments and determine their impact to business staff, assets, operations and reputation 
• Advanced open-source research and social media monitoring skills 
• Ability to rapidly digest, evaluate and "sift" large quantities of information  
• Analytical flair, with the ability to provide rigorous, creative insight into complex situations 
• Demonstrate excellent English written and spoken communication skills with a high attention to detail 
• Ability to produce high-quality intelligence products for short deadlines, as well as maintain analysis for and report on long-term strategic assessments 
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team and demonstrate strong cross-cultural awareness 

Nice to have  

• Advanced degree (Master's or above) in a related field 
• Regional language skills 
• Experience in conducting analysis on other regions 
• Formal qualifications in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Security Risk Management or other related fields 

Interview Process   

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member  
• Timed written assessment (arranged at the time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability  
• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline  
• Meet and Greet with the client   

Research indicates that certain groups are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single requirement. If you feel you meet some of the requirements and can offer a unique perspective to this role, we strongly encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit we're looking for We're passionate about supporting our employees with professional and career development opportunities, including via line management, our extensive e-training platform, internal networking, and a mentorship program.    

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunities.